Preventive Health Behavior in Women

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00723996

Enrollment

254

Registered

2008-07-29

Start date

2003-09-30

Completion date

2016-09-30

Last updated

2016-12-16

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Conditions

Colon Cancer

Brief summary

The overall goal of the proposed research is to explore behavioral correlations between colorectal cancer screening and screening mammography.

Detailed description

The overall goal of the proposed research is to explore behavioral correlations between colorectal cancer screening and screening mammography and to develop an innovative approach for reducing barriers colorectal cancer screening in women, using screening mammography, an existing non-colon cancer related screening test that has widespread public acceptance, as a teachable moment. Although screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has been shown to decrease the incidence of CRC and CRC associated mortality, adherence to screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society and the American Gastroenterological Association remains poor.1-5 Barriers to adherence are not fully defined, but may include poor understanding of the relative benefits and risks of CRC screening, absence of physician recommendation, lack of insurance coverage for screening procedures, and poor patient acceptance of screening procedures. A potential challenge in increasing patient knowledge may be the milieu in which the educational intervention is administered. This study will be the first prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to increase CRC screening administered at a cancer screening visit unrelated to CRC.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALBehavioral Study in Women

A Randomized study to assess the knowledge of womens health related issues

Study design

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

50 Years to 75 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Women between the ages of 50 and 75 years old. 2. Scheduled for a screening mammogram.

Exclusion criteria

1. CRC screening current (FOBT within preceding 12 months, FS within 5 years, or colonoscopy within 10 years). 2. Family history of CRC in a first-degree relative. 3. Personal history of colonic adenomatous polyps, CRC or inflammatory bowel disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome will be determined through review of medical records or a telephone follow-up 6 months after enrollment	At 6 month intervals

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026